The Dominican Republic is part of the island of Hispaniola which they share with Haiti. It is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Offering breathtaking beaches and green mountains, extraordinary resorts and affordable hotels, plus a rich colonial history. Beach-lovers come for the endless stretches of pure white beaches, and history and culture buffs find unending pleasure in Santo Domingo's 16th-Century Colonial Zone. In Santo Domingo visit the Jardín Botanico, featuring horsedrawn carriages, a train that tours the grounds and a beautiful Japanese garden, and the Parque Zoologico Nacional, one of the largest in Latin America.

The Dominican Republic is a recognized tourist destination, with magnificent beaches and resorts, vast extensions of white sand and clear, sparkling waters. It also has the claim as the oldest city in the New World, w`ith its quaint cobble streets and stonework houses.

This beautiful island is steeped in history and culture worthwhile exploring: abundant historical sites, museums, colonial architecture, the first hospital, first sugar mill, first Catholic church this side of the world. Visitors will soon discover that the Dominican Republic offers much more than the typical Caribbean attractions of sun, sand and sea.